855. ARTICLE 55. Cruel and Unusual Punishments Prohibited Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking, or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment, may...
856. ARTICLE 56. Maximum Limits The punishment which a court-martial may direct for an offense may not exceed such limits as the President may prescribe...
857. Article 57. Effective Date of Sentences (a) No forfeiture may extend to any pay or allowances accrued before the date on which the sentence is approved...
858. ARTICLE 58. Execution of Confinement (a) Under such instructions as the Secretary concerned may prescribe, a sentence of confinement adjudged by a court-martial or other...
858a. ARTICLE 58a. Sentences: Reduction in Enlisted Grade Upon Approval (a) Unless otherwise provided in regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary concerned, a court-martial sentence of an enlisted member...